IEC Clarifies Elections Results Amid Website Glitch Controversy

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) faced scrutiny after discrepancies on its website led to confusion among voters and social media users. Concerns arose when national numbers for political parties, including the African National Congress (ANC), appeared to have doubled on the official results dashboard.

In response to the growing controversy, the IEC issued a statement to clarify the situation. The commission explained that the apparent inflation of numbers was due to a technical glitch in the website’s calculations.

According to the IEC, the totals displayed on the website were a result of combining regional and national numbers after seat allocation. This process inadvertently led to some figures being doubled, causing confusion and speculation among the public.

Social media erupted with allegations of election manipulation, with users expressing frustration and concern over the integrity of the results. However, the IEC reassured the public that there was no foul play involved and that the discrepancies were purely the result of a technical error.

The commission emphasized that the integrity of the electoral process remained intact and that steps were being taken to rectify the website glitch. As the nation awaited further updates and clarification from the IEC, the incident served as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accuracy in the electoral system.